26 July 2008

Members of NEICN have for a long time said that 'we will take over the world' and it has finally happened, well we have taken over the city at least, as NEICN launches its first city Irish festival with its many and expanding friends, as the event has been organised by the Strategic Partnership, which includes the University of Sunderland, NEICN, Sunderland Council, The Chamber of Commerce and Gentoo. All of who are part of our international strategy, so please do all come along and enjoy excellent Irish entertainment.

A brief precis of the programme is:1.00 - River Wear Dance with Fagan's School of Irish Dancing1.30 - The Funky Buddhas, (students from English and Performing Arts at Sunderland stru their stuff2.15 - Peter Desmond, (brilliant Irish musician)3.00 - Open air ceilidh (this will be great fun)4.00 - Solo dancers and exhibition dancing with Inchigeela dance troupe5.00 - Alan Kelly and the Dogs of Tralee, (not to be missed)

All of this is to be followed by Aos Dana, led by Colin Younger and food in Eauzone

About Me

The North East Irish Cultural Network (NEICN) is an academic association based at the Universities of Sunderland and Durham. It seeks to promote and encourage the study and teaching of all aspects of the society, culture and literature of the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the Irish Diaspora. NEICN organises seminars, symposia and conferences for scholars, Ph.D. students, teachers and other interested parties as well as hosting cultural events such as dance performances, poetry readings and musical evenings for the benefit of the community. NEICN also encourages discussion among members on topics of Irish interest, and promote and enhance the interest in Irish studies within the North of England and beyond.